A layman in the congregation stood tall to pray. He gave
earnest thanks to God for the many years of service their recently retired
pastor had given their church. He prayed for my husband (who had just begun
serving as interim pastor), then continued, "Lord, help us to be good
sheep."

That precious request warmed my heart. I’d never before heard it so simply
and explicitly stated. How could a shepherd help but lead aright when those in
the flock had sincere desires ". . . to be good sheep"?

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Savior, like a shepherd lead us
Much we need Thy tender care . . . +

is a familiar song to countless Christians, but do we
sometimes lose sight of any responsibility to ask, and to be good sheep?
Do I ever criticize the shepherd for doing, or not doing, this or that, when myrole is to be a productive, good sheep? Do you?

Think about it.

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